As Democrats scramble to cobble together a governing majority and Republicans jockey among themselves for the conservative mantle, a serious public policy issue slides into obscurity. America’s debt and deficit are mounting, ever so steadily, and most politicians in Washington don’t seem to care. In fact, it is in their best interest not to care,...
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WASHINGTON–Twice a week I take the Blue line train toward Franconia-Springfield and ride through the Pentagon Metro station near Pentagon City, VA to get to work. Yesterday, a disturbed man named J. Patrick Bedell approached the main entrance to the Pentagon, located just outside the Pentagon Metro stop, and opened fire, injuring two armed officers...
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Between all the partisan bickering and the cable news networks, news of any legislation that is not related to the economy or healthcare just gets brushed aside and is not reported by the mainstream media. About a week ago, Congress just renewed the Patriot Act without any additions to the protection of our privacy....
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WASHINGTON–President Obama told Senate lawmakers today to move forward with reconciliation to pass health care reform, saying the plan deserves the same straightforward vote that SCHIP, COBRA and the Bush tax cuts received. As the Senate prepares to take an up-or-down vote, the NRCC is applying pressure on undecided Democrats on the House side. Project...
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WASHINGTON–CNSNews.com reports the individual insurance mandate included in Barack Obama’s revised health care plan would violate the President’s campaign promise to not raise taxes on individuals who earn less than $250,000 per year. Passed in December, the Senate version of the bill which Obama’s plan is based off of imposes a $750 fine on individuals...
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Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) may not be seeking re-election in November, but his recent actions on the Senate floor reflect a man bent on scoring a couple of outgoing political points.
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Contrary to public belief, water boarding is not a “new” method of “enhanced interrogation” but is actually a torture practice dating back to the 14th century.
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So recently I attended an event where eminent Harvard historian, Niall Ferguson, and senior fellow at Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, Jeff Madrick, spoke about the current economic crisis.
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The Kessler Syndrome: What is it? How could it threaten our political stability and human rights? How could it threaten humanity?
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Barack Obama has been struck with a case of political schizophrenia. On a good day, Obama stands up to menaces like North Korea, calling upon the international community to take action and prescribe punishment. But on a bad day, the president switches into blame-America-first mode, begging for forgiveness at the feet of the G-20,...
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